DIGNITY OF HUMAN

LABOR
WHAT IS WORK?

DO WE LIVE TO WORK?
OR WORK TO LIVE?
 Catechism of the Catholic Church #2427:

Human Work proceeds directly from persons created in the

image of God and called to prolong the work of creation
by subduing the Earth, both with and for one another.

Work honors the Creators gifts and talents received from

Him.
 St. Pope John Paul IIs Laborem Exercens
Humans share in the activity of their God. (#25)

Work imitates Gods activity and gives dignity. (#25)

Jesus was a person of work. (#26)

Work is necessary for earthly progress and development of the Kingdom.

(#27)
 What does the State say?
1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines Article 13
section 3 states that:

- the State shall afford full protection to labor, local and overseas, organized
and unorganized. This is based on social justice, mandated to the legislature to give
more laws in favor of those who have less in life.
 Laws valuing the Dignity of Laborers

Setting up of Minimum Wage

SSS/GSIS/Philhealth Benefits Law

Overtime/Holiday Pays

Maternity/Paternity/Accident Leave Benefits

 General Principle of the State on Social Justice

Prohibition on Involuntary Servitude

-One cannot be compelled to do what he does not want to
do. EVEN if it is CONTAINED in a contract

Exceptions:
- Convicted of a Crime
- State can compel military or civil service from its citizens in times of emergency
 Practices that undermines the Dignity of Laborers

Illegal/Discriminatory/Retaliatory Dismissal
Company Rules and Regulations
- Exogamy
- Absolute prohibition to marry
- LGBT Discrimination in the workplace
- Prohibition of getting pregnant while employed
- Prohibition of getting an overtime
- Endo or Contractualization
 The Churchs Response to these Practices:
Catechism of the Catholic Church # 2424:

- A theory that makes profit the exclusive norm and ultimate end of economic activity
is morally unacceptable. The disordered desire for money cannot but produce perverse effects.
It is one of the causes of the many conflicts which disturb the social order.

- A system that subordinates the basic rights of individuals and of groups to the
collective organization of production is contrary to human dignity.
 END

GOD BLESS